Zantac with Metformin? OK?

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ranitidine ↔ metforminApplies to: Zantac (ranitidine), metforminUsing metFORMIN together with ranitidine may increase the effects of metFORMIN, which may lead to a life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis This can cause weakness, increasing sleepiness, slow heart rate, muscle pain, shortness of breath, stomach pain, feeling light-headed, and fainting. Talk with your doctor before using metFORMIN while you are using ranitidine. You may need a dose adjustment and you may need to check your blood sugar more often. It is important to tell your doctor about all other medications you use, including vitamins and herbs. Do not stop using any medications without first talking to your doctor.

Other drugs that your selected drugs interact withmetformin interacts with more than 200 other drugs.Zantac (ranitidine) interacts with more than 100 other drugs.

Interactions between your selected drugs and foodNo results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. ALWAYS consult with your doctor or pharmacist.